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Who’s Doing the Writing? Peace Talks: New Chapter, Old Book
As peace talks between Israel and Palestine commence, we must break past the pro/con dichotomy to truly engage with the problem both socially and politically.
New Mideast Talks Hang on Old Question: Will US Drop Support for Israeli Annexation of West Bank?
Israel and the Palestinian Authority have resumed peace talks for the first time in three years, but the two sides appear as far apart as ever on the key …
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Justice Denied: Prolonged Occupation and Palestinian Child Detainees
With a political process that consistently demands peace without justice, Palestinian children living in the occupied territories have been denied justice at almost every turn.
Israel and the Palestinian Government Agree to Return to Negotiations
A unique combination of pressures pushed the two leaderships to agree to a resumption of negotiations, but the prospects of the talks remains grim.
Egyptian Turmoil Brings Greater Suffering in Gaza
The political unrest in Egypt only has a negative affect on those living in Gaza who are oppressed from both sides.
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Reps. Dent, Price Lead Quarter of House to Urge Talks With New Iran President
‘The biggest ever pro-diplomacy letter from the Hill,’ calling for talks with the incoming president of Iran, is sorely needed good news, says Naiman.
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UN Accuses Israel of Torturing Palestinian Children
Shir Hever: Israeli forces proven to be using Palestinian children as human shields despite attempts to cover it up to protect image.
Progressives Flock to Ed Markey’s Senate Campaign Despite Hawkish Record
Progressives can't expect Democrats to field candidates who support human rights when endorsing organizations unequivocally support candidates like Ed Markey whose foreign policy record is well to the right …
Naming Our Nameless War: How Many Years Will It Be?
For well over a decade now the United States has been u201ca nation at war.u201d But does the war still have a name?
Israel, Syria and the United States
Zunes' review of the last decade of Israel, Syria and US relations - culminating in Israel's latest bombing raid on Syria - details cross-purposes and missed opportunities.